Posted: Thursday, August 30, 2012

This year TAUNY celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Salute to North Country Legends on Sunday, October 21, in the Kingston Theater on the SUNY Canton campus. A reception follows the ceremony, which salutes recipients of the North Country Heritage Awards ceremony.

The Heritage Awards recognize individuals, families, and community groups who have mastered traditional North Country arts and customs and remain committed to passing them on to future generations. The annual Salute to North Country Legends honors recipients of the award with an audiovisual profile of each recipient, entertainment, and an awards presentation.

For 2012 the masters of local traditions are model boat builder Frank White of Canton, the Schroon Lake Square Dances, and Watertown's Red & Black semi-pro football team.